Ethiopia’s PM in his first press conference since taking power vowed Saturday to continue reforms “at any cost”, promosing “free and fair election” in 2020.
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Controversy as Australia’s Ruling Party Chooses New Prime Minister
Australia lawmakers Friday elected Treasurer Scott Morrison as next Prime Minister in a ballot that continues an era of extraordinary political instability.
Appeals Court Sentences Former S. Korean President Park To 25 Years
South Korean appeals court sentenced ex-President Park to 25 years in jail Friday, in a case arising from a corruption scandal that toppled her in 2017.
Glut Of Unresolved Issues Renews Philippine President’s Threat To Resign
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s now-rescinded offer to resign halfway into office follows increased anger about the persistence of corruption.
VIDEO: Russia, China, And The Future Of Democracy
Hoover Institution discussed issues such as rise of Russia’s authoritarianism, communist China, and democracy prospects with former State chief executives.
Zimbabwe’s High Court Hears Opposition Challenge to Presidential Election
A hearing was held Wednesday in Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court on the opposition party’s challenge to last month’s presidential election.
What Are The Challenges Facing Paraguay’s New President Abdo Benítez?
Elected in the general elections last April, Mario Abdo Benítez took office August 15 as the ninth president of Paraguay since the return to democracy 1989.
Why Cuban Farmers Shrug Off Promise Of Private Ownership
Cuba’s small farmers say island will not feed itself without broader reform of state-run agriculture, should constitution allow private property ownership.
Lawyer To Appeal Iranian Journalist’s Conviction For Satirical Tweet
Lawyer for Iranian journalist sentenced to 10 years for allegedly insulting religious figure has rejected the ruling considering court inappropriate.
More People Arrested In Crackdown Related to Iranian Economic Crisis
Iran has arrested more suspects in a crackdown against profiteering an economic crisis triggered by recent re-imposition of U.S. sanctions them.